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Northeast Venezuela is a mountainous region in the western part of Venezuela.
To know
Territories and tourist destinations
Urban centers
- Barcelona - Capital of the state of Anzoátegui and with Puerto La Cruz, Lecheria and Guanta it forms one of the largest urban agglomerations in the country.
- Carúpano - It is located on the Caribbean coast, between the peninsulas of Araya and Paria, 120 km from Cumaná.
- Cumaná - Capital of the Sucre state overlooking the Gulf of Cariaco.
- Güiria - Port city of great importance founded in 1767.
- Maturín - Capital of the state of Monagas.
- Puerto La Cruz - It does not have a historical and artistic heritage to be valued, however the lively nightlife, the beautiful maritime promenade (Paseo Colón) and above all the proximity to some renowned beaches and a natural park of rare beauty such as Mochima National Park, make the city an important base for excursions and transit tourism.
Other destinations
- El Guácharo National Park - Located between the states of Monagas is Sucre, famous for its cave (Cueva del Guácharo).
- Mochima National Park - Located between the states of Anzoátegui is Sucre, extending from respectively Puerto La Cruz to Cumaná.
- Playa Medina - A perfect postcard setting with palm trees lined up on the beach.
How to get
How to get around
What see
- The whole region is full of beautiful tourist beaches.
- Saline on the Araya Peninsula with their salt towers.
- The golden red sands of Playa Colorada in Mochima National Park
What to do
- Spend the day in Venezuela's most secluded beaches on the peninsula of Paria.
At the table
Along the coast there are many restaurants offering various fish dishes, especially fried fish.
Drinks
- Natural fruit juices abound in this area.
- On the beaches you can find vendors offering coconut water, the liquid extracted from the fruit. In addition, there are kiosks that offer cocadas, coconut drink.
- Beer is one of the most common beverages in this region, however, it is prohibited for anyone under the age of 18.
Tourist infrastructure
- In the major cities of this region you can find all kinds of hotels. In the small mountain centers, on the other hand, there are huts or cabins.
